Utility/Fire/Logging Pilot at Columbia Helicopter (2025-06 – 2025-12)
- Served as SIC pilot aboard the Boeing 107/CH-46 Vertol tandem helicopter.
- Earned Type rating in Boeing 107 heavy lift rotorcraft with rated max gross weight of 22,000 lbs.
- Conducted long-line logging and stream operations in Oregon, Washington, and California.
- Participated in firefighting missions using 1,300-gallon external water Bambi bucket.
- Assisted in disaster debris removal during California wildfires.
- Monitored aircraft systems during missions, often at max gross capacity in high density environments.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision, often in remote, austere and hazardous areas.
- Concentration to safety for aircrew and ground personnel working in proximity to overhead aircraft and rotor wash.
EMS Pilot (B206) TX/OK at Air Evac Lifeteam (2023-11 – 2026-03)
Transported critically ill and injured patients for nearest treatment while ministering life-saving care in emergency and crisis situations within the Texas and Oklahoma regions.
- Exercised strong decision-making skills and calm demeanor in high-pressure situations.
- Operated medical equipment aiding the flight crew during patient triage.
- Efficiently planned and executed flight routes, optimizing travel times for enroute treatment in VFR and NVG environments.
- Routinely communicated with ATC and ground medical personnel, ensuring clear and concise radio communication in Class B and remote environments.
- Conducted thorough pre/post flight inspections, identified any maintenance or emergency mission readiness issues affecting safety protocols.
- Managed flight operations, fueling, maintenance scheduling, and aircraft database management.
- Utilized Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and advanced navigational systems minimizing flight risks with challenging weather/terrain conditions.
- Participated in training and developmental programs to enhance skills staying current with industry standards and innovation.
Part 135 First Officer (Cessna 550) Mobile, AL at Jet Services, Inc. (2022-06 – 2023-11)
- Served as SIC pilot aboard the Cessna 550 jet, ensuring compliance with FAR Part 135 safety protocols.
- Assisted PIC in all aspects of safe air transportation enhancing operational efficiency.
- Contributed to the company's top performance, delivering superior customer service.
- Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption, FMS programming and aircraft systems during flight.
- Managed administrative duties, including logbooks and official documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted thorough pre-flight checks on navigational equipment and aircraft systems ensuring safety.
- Demonstrated proficiency in complex aircraft systems for efficient flight operations.
- Obtained Part 135 Type Rating for Cessna 550/650, enhancing operational knowledge.
- Participated in Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) during flight operations, fostering teamwork and communication among crew members.
- Responsible for passenger/crew safety in emergency, fire and evacuation procedures.
EMS Pilot (EC135) Berger, TX at Apollo Medflight (2018-09 – 2020-11)
- Responsible for FAA FAR 135 operations of medical crewmembers, passengers, and safe conduct of the flight while ensuring aircraft airworthiness with proper documentation.
- Utilized proper CRM techniques from all medical crew members during all phases of flight.
- Represented Apollo to customers, employees, patients and the public as a positive ambassador through action, behavior and communication.
- Ensured proper fuel and passenger loading while maintaining the weight and balance requirements for the RFM.
- Responsible for weather and aircraft performance conditions appropriate for the flight being conducted.
- Ensured all aircraft equipment checks, and daily inspections were performed and documented properly.
- Ensured maintenance issues were communicated to the maintenance personnel and Operational Control Center.
- Calculated proper preflight risk assessment process within the Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Colorado area.
- Responsible for Tier-Two operational control functions but exercised authorized self-release.
State Police Agent Pilot (AS350 A/EC145) at Texas Department of Public Safety (1994-12 – 2018-08)
Assisted law enforcement divisions, bureaus, and sections of the Department of Public Safety and other governmental agencies in enhancing public safety, prevention, detection, apprehension of offenders.
- Conducted single-pilot operations providing aerial support through rapid response in very dynamic situations.
- Criminal enforcement using night vision goggles (NVG), thermal imager (FLIR), high-definition cameras, visual searches, and radio unit coordination for manhunts, criminal searches, narcotics surveillance, undercover investigations, diplomatic security, SWAT deployment, and aerial photography.
- Traffic enforcement aerial traffic surveillance, engineering surveys, fleet vehicles and fatality crash scenes photography.
- Search and Rescue operations of missing/lost persons, drown victims, downed aircraft, stranded victim rescue, medical and emergency supply replenishment.
- Civil disturbance response using area reconnaissance, personnel and victim transport, and use of aircraft as anti-sniper or aerial gunnery suppression platform.
- Administrative flights include flight training, aircraft maintenance flights, personnel transport, and state-business related flights.
- Disaster response through medical transfers, medical supply delivery, C3 command post functions, transport of specialized personnel and equipment. Use of thermal imager (FLIR) for hurricane response and relief.
- Observational use of aircraft during large area wildfires utilizing mapping and thermal images in fire-mapping for suppression, acreage accountability and aerial photography/analysis.
- Utilized helicopter as aerial coordination and communication platform between ground assets, additional air assets while ensuring assignment effectiveness and safety.
- Successful completion of FEMA Emergency Management courses: Response Framework (IS-00800.b), NIMS (IS-00700.a), Initial Action Incident (IS0200.b), and Incident Command (IS-00100.b).
- Served as Trooper from 1994 – 1997, conducting patrols, traffics stops, drug interdictions, traffic collision investigations, making vehicle theft, and impaired driver arrests.
Special Agent, Little Rock, AR at Federal Bureau of Investigation (1997-09 – 1998-08)
- Conducted extensive and detailed investigations utilizing personal interview techniques, covert methods, and high-technology intelligence gathering tools.
- Drafted and organized large amounts of comprehensive information into separate, concurrent case investigations.
- Protected highly confidential information pertaining to White House background investigations.
- Attended courses of various inter-disciplinary police science courses including extensive investigative case preparation strategies, anti-terrorism studies and constitutional law.
Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon Commander at United States Marine Corps (1991-06 – 1994-06)
- Supervised a staff of 45 personnel overseeing Recon Marine training in the battalion as Reconnaissance Indoctrination Commander.
- Fostered a strong leadership environment utilizing innovative exercises and junior leader development ensuring Marines prepared for Basic Reconnaissance Course.
- Increased individual qualification levels by 25% in one year.
- Analyzed high tempo, dynamic situations making sound tactical decisions based on threat vs. risk assessments.
Owner at Route 66 Aviation Flight School (2014-01 – 2019-07)
- Owned/operated a FAR Part 61 flight school comprising of 4 aircraft and 5 instructors teaching 50+ students annually.
- Offered ground/flight training for Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, and Commercial Rotorcraft. Partnered with Amarillo College for Part 107 Drone UAS training and licensing.
- Managed payroll/expenses, marketing/social media, and aircraft maintenance program. Personally vetted all instructors and potential students.
- Upheld superb safety standards achieving perfect safety record. Provided exceptional customer service ensuring each customer achieved their flight goal and dreams.
- Donation flights for the Make-A-Wish foundation, veteran appreciation and youth outreach. Organized annual community fly-ins and cook out promoting aviation advancement.
